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24. During the year the scale of charges for the use of the motor ambulances was revised as follows:
(a) $5.00 per journey not exceeding 15 miles.
(b) $10.00 per journey exceeding 15 miles.
Additional charges are made for transport across the harbour by vehicular or passenger ferries.
ANNUAL DISPLAY.
25. The Annual Display by the Brigade took place in the compound of No. 2 Police Station, Wanchai, in the presence of H.E. the Governor, Sir Geoffry Northcote, K.C.M.G., Lady Northcote, and a large number of distinguished visitors and spectators, on November 18th 1937. During the Display the finals of the following Competition Drills were contested:
Competition Winner Motor Escape Drill Eastern Fire Station "B" Team Motor Pump Drill Central Fire Station "A" Team Hook Ladder Drill Central Fire Station "B" TeamAt the conclusion of the Display His Excellency, in presenting the prizes, complimented the Brigade on their smartness and efficiency, and later took the salute at the drive past of the appliances.
ANTI-GAS COURSE.
26. During the year all members of the Brigade attended a gas course, including entry into a gas chamber.
TRAINING OF CANTON FIRE BRIGADE PROBATIONARY OFFICERS.
27. By arrangement between the Government and the Commissioner of the Kwong Tung Provincial Police Bureau, the Brigade carried out the training of ten probationary Chinese Officers for the Canton Fire Brigade. Following a course of three months' duration the officers successfully passed an examination at the conclusion of the course, and have since taken up their appointments at Canton. A letter of appreciation and thanks was received from the Commissioner for Kwong Tung.
28. During the year it became possible to provide a room in Central Fire Station and in Kowloon Fire Station for use as recreation rooms for the Asiatic staff. Indoor games and Chinese newspapers are provided. The rooms have been well patronized by the men.
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24. During the year the scale of charges for the use of the motor ambulances was revised as follows:
(a) $5.00 per journey not exceeding 15 miles.
(b) $10.00 per journey exceeding 15 miles.
Additional charges are made for transport across the harbour by vehicular or passenger ferries.
ANNUAL DISPLAY.
25. The Annual Display by the Brigade took place in the compound of No. 2 Police Station, Wanchai, in the presence of H.E. the Governor, Sir Geoffry Northcote, K.C.M.G., Lady Northcote, and a large number of distinguished visitors and spectators, on November 18th 1937. During the Display the finals of the following Competition Drills, were contested:-
Competition.
Motor Escape Drill.
Motor Pump Drill.
Hook Ladder Drill.
Winner.
Eastern Fire Station "B" Team.
Central Fire Station "A" Team.
Central Fire Station "B" Team.
At the conclusion of the Display His Excellency, in presenting the prizes, complimented the Brigade on their smart- ness and efficiency, and later took the salute at the drive past of the appliances.
ANTI-GAS COURSE.
26. During the year all members of the Brigade attended a gas course, including entry into a gas chamber.
TRAINING OF CANTON FIRE BRIGADE PROBATIONARY OFFICERS.
27. By arrangement between the Government and the Com- missioner of the Kwong Tung Provincial Police Bureau, the Brigade carried out the training of ten probationary Chinese Officers for the Canton Fire Brigade. Following a course of three months duration the officers successfully passed an examination, at the conclusion of the course, and have since taken up their appointments at Canton. A letter of appreciation and thanks was received from the Commissioner for Kwong Tung.
28. During the year it became possible to provide a room in Central Fire Station and in Kowloon Fire Station for use as recreation rooms for the Asiatic staff. Indoor games and Chinese newspapers are provided. The rooms have been well patronized by the men.
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